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$190+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to San José (SJO)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — SJO
Apr 22 — Apr 291
Tue 4/22
Tue 4/29
1 adult, Economy
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Most accurate provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Most trusted provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$459
(Alaska Airlines)

One-way from

$190
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

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September

Average price

$588

Good round-trip deal

$649 or less

Good one-way deal

$670 or less
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to San José
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to San José. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 17, 2025.

This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/59:45 pmSFO - SJO
2 stops25h 07mAlaska Airlines
Thu 5/151:06 amSJO - SFO
1 stop24h 13mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/17$459
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/62:30 amSFO - SJO
1 stop10h 00mAvianca
Fri 5/163:05 pmSJO - SFO
1 stop8h 40mAvianca
Deal found 4/17$460
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/32:30 amSFO - SJO
1 stop10h 00mMultiple Airlines
Tue 6/101:06 amSJO - SFO
1 stop14h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/16$463
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/1410:59 pmSFO - SJO
1 stop11h 56mJetBlue
Fri 5/301:00 pmSJO - SFO
1 stop11h 59mJetBlue
Deal found 4/16$472
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/258:11 pmSFO - SJO
1 stop10h 25mCopa Airlines
Sun 5/410:57 amSJO - SFO
1 stop13h 43mCopa Airlines
Deal found 4/16$542
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/89:00 pmSFO - SJO
2 stops14h 45mSouthwest
Thu 7/178:45 amSJO - SFO
2 stops16h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 4/15$592

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco to San José that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 17, 2025.
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SFO - SJO

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San Francisco

Mon 5/5

9:45 pm-11:52 pm

2 stops25h 07m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 5/15

1:06 am-12:19 am

1 stop24h 13m

$459

San FranciscoSan José

SFO - SJO

SFOSJO

San Francisco

Tue 5/6

2:30 am-1:30 pm

1 stop10h 00m

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Thu 5/15

3:05 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop9h 50m

$460

San FranciscoSan José

SFO - SJO

SFOSJO

San Francisco

Fri 5/16

9:59 pm-10:27 am

1 stop11h 28m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 5/21

5:52 pm-10:28 am

2 stops41h 36m

$466

San FranciscoSan José

SFO - SJO

SFOSJO

San Francisco

Wed 5/14

10:59 pm-11:55 am

1 stop11h 56m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 5/30

1:00 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop11h 59m

$472

San FranciscoSan José

SFO - SJO

SFOSJO

San Francisco

Sun 4/27

1:40 am-12:56 pm

1 stop10h 16m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 5/4

5:52 pm-11:40 pm

1 stop30h 48m

$547

San FranciscoSan José

SFO - SJO

SFOSJO

San Francisco

Tue 7/8

9:00 pm-12:45 pm

2 stops14h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 7/15

8:45 am-11:30 pm

2 stops15h 45m

$592

San FranciscoSan José

SFO - SJO

SFOSJO

San Francisco

Sun 5/18

9:59 pm-10:27 am

1 stop11h 28m

$190

San FranciscoSan José

SFO - SJO

SFOSJO

San Francisco

Wed 5/7

10:59 pm-11:55 am

1 stop11h 56m

$196

San FranciscoSan José

SFO - SJO

SFOSJO

San Francisco

Sun 8/3

6:40 pm-11:30 pm

2 stops27h 50m

$212

San FranciscoSan José

SFO - SJO

SFOSJO

San Francisco

Tue 4/22

2:30 am-1:30 pm

1 stop10h 00m

$217

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San Francisco to San José in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapTicketsDealPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
business-class.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-San José, San José Province flights, users find the pricing of AranGrant to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant Users can find the same prices on San Francisco-San José, San José Province flight deals on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Francisco-San José, San José Province flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-San José, San José Province flights, Cheapflights users trust AranGrant the most. AranGrant has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for San Francisco-San José, San José Province flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to San José

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to San José

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to San José, San José Province?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to San José, San José Province (average of $398). Flying from San Francisco to San José, San José Province in March is currently the most expensive (average of $555). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SFO to SJO?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco to San José. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 17, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from San Francisco to San José, San José Province at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 33% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San Francisco to San José, San José Province?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Francisco to San José. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Francisco to San José, San José Province flight should consider departing on Tuesday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in San José by month

Plan your trip to San José by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San José, San José Province ranges from 0.0 - 11.8 inches per month. September is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 11.8 in. February is typically the driest time to visit San José, San José Province when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San José by month

Plan your trip to San José by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San José, San José Province, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, April is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 69.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 64.4 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing San José

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San José. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to San José. Reviews last updated April 17, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Francisco to San José, such as Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Copa Airlines. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,887 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,887 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,887 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,280 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,887 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,409 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,887 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,667 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,887 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
JetBlue
7.3
Good
2,926 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,887 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Related info for your journey

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  • How popular is this San Francisco to San José, San José Province flight route?

    The San Francisco to San José Juan Santamaria Intl flight path was viewed by 3 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Francisco to San José, San José Province round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from San Francisco to San José, San José Province is Alaska Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $459 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Avianca and JetBlue, starting at $460 and $472 round-trip. Alaska Airlines is currently priced 21% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Francisco to San José, San José Province one-way?

    $196 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from JetBlue. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Alaska Airlines and Avianca, with prices starting from $214 and $217, respectively.

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Francisco to San José, San José Province?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from San Francisco to San José, San José Province? While on average our users pay $1,030, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $617. The most popular route (San Francisco - San José Juan Santamaria Intl), is priced around $345.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from San Francisco to San José, San José Province?

    San Francisco to San José, San José Province flights have a layover in San Salvador most of the time. San Salvador is followed by Panama City in terms of the most popular layover location on flights from San Francisco to San José, San José Province. Los Angeles comes in third as the most popular layover location on San Francisco to San José, San José Province flights.

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in San Salvador?

    San Salvador travelers tend to visit Centro Historico de San Salvador, Catedral Metropolitana de San Salvador, and Monsenor Romero Center more than anywhere else. Centro Historico de San Salvador, Catedral Metropolitana de San Salvador, and Monsenor Romero Center can be accessed by traveling approximately 19.7 mi, 19.7 mi, and 20.1 mi, respectively from San Salvador El Salvador Intl. Travelers can rent a car at San Salvador El Salvador Intl for an average daily rate of $27 to make sightseeing during their layover a little easier.

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a layover in Panama City?

    The majority of Panama City visitors spend their time at Panama Old Cathedral, Amador Causeway, and Panama Canal. Travelers on a layover in Panama City can visit Panama Old Cathedral, Amador Causeway, and Panama Canal, by traveling 13.2 mi, 14.7 mi, and 15.1 mi, respectively after landing at Panama City Tocumen Intl. Travelers in need of a car in Panama City can rent one for about $14 per day.

  • What are points of interest worth seeing during a layover in Los Angeles?

    If you're on a layover in Los Angeles and looking for things to do, consider visiting Hollywood Bowl, Hollywood Walk of Fame, or L.A. Live. Hollywood Bowl, Hollywood Walk of Fame, and L.A. Live can be accessed by traveling approximately 12.5 mi, 11.7 mi, and 10.8 mi, respectively from Los Angeles. Those looking to explore during their layover in Los Angeles can rent a car from Los Angeles for about $39 per day.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for San Francisco to San José, San José Province flights?

    San Francisco to San José, San José Province flights that have layovers will least frequently stop in Mexico City. Mexico City is followed by Miami in terms of the least popular layover location on flights from San Francisco to San José, San José Province. Miami is followed by Dallas in terms of the least popular layover location for San Francisco to San José, San José Province flights.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to San José that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Francisco to San José flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to San José?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Francisco to San José.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco to San José?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco to San José by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to San José, San José Province?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to San José, San José Province (average of $398). Flying from San Francisco to San José, San José Province in March is currently the most expensive (average of $555). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 10 airlines flying from San Francisco to San José

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco to San José. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$267Average$527FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$344Average$506FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
AviancaCheapest$355Average$541FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
JetBlueCheapest$368Average$502FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$385Average$833FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$419Average$731FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$448Average$723FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$454Average$741FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$547Average$757FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
AeromexicoCheapest$783Average$952FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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